Gender-Neutral Baby Names

31404+ unisex names that work beautifully for any baby — with meanings, origins, and popularity.

Gender-neutral names are increasingly popular for many reasons: keeping the surprise, avoiding gendered expectations, or simply choosing a name you love. These names span every origin — from ancient Hebrew to modern American — and are used by real families today.

31404 unisex namesAmerican origin

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A flowing body of water

A woodcutter or someone who saws wood.

from the farm by the warrior's town

from the oak meadow

ash tree town; ash town

priest's meadow

a place of safety or refuge

Allies; friends

A gemstone; a type of quartz

Brave in battle

Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.

From the hares' meadow

Brave; powerful

Courageous and strong

A beloved name with deep roots

derived from 'oak' referring to the oak tree, symbolizing strength and endurance

established and beautiful

descendant of Conn

A compound name, combining 'Shawn' with 'dale', meaning 'valley'.

a derivative of 'lonely' or a name of attachment to a place

A modern variant spelling of the name 'Colby', meaning 'from the dark village'.

From the river Maas

Maiden; young girl

Derived from James, meaning supplanter

A modern form of the name Kyra, meaning 'lady' or 'the one who is lord.'

Modern variation of 'Jaren,' meaning 'to sing'.

A beloved name with deep roots

a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.

[African American]

From the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance which comes from elephant tusks and was formerly used to produce piano keys.

church near a lake

little champion

a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning

a flower or a form of the name Jara

From the priest's meadow

Little drop of water

Bentley clearing

A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.

friend; comrade

who is like God

God is gracious

Native American

believed to mean 'daughter of the stars' or 'environment where water flows'.

This name is believed to be a modern variant of Aaliyah, meaning 'sublime' or 'exalted'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Jeffrey, meaning 'peaceful pledge'

A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.

Meaning something passed down; a bequest or inheritance.

A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.

Noble or high-minded

A creative spelling of the number 'seven'.

a variant of Jodie, meaning 'praised' or 'God will increase'

a variant of the name Tiana, often connected to the word 'princess'

a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'

A variant of the name 'Ervy', which pertains to 'battle' or 'brave'. It can also refer to 'sea'.

a modern feminine variation of the name Shaquille, associated with the Arabic word for 'to be' which evokes strength.

A feminine form of the name 'Shawn', which means 'God is gracious'.

Possibly derived as a diminutive of names ending in -ann.

Heavenly, celestial

God is gracious

A modern name, often associated with strength and independence.

the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond

A beloved name with deep roots

Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'

Variant of Randall, meaning 'shield wolf'

A modern invented name, possibly combining elements of ‘De’ with ‘mauria’

A variant of 'pearl'

Derived from O'Neill, meaning 'descendant of Niall.'; A feminine name that may signify uniqueness or individuality.

a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'

Free man, strong man.

derived from Lauren, meaning 'laurel'

a combination of 'D' and 'Juan', meaning 'God is gracious'

A river, a place of calm combined with nature.

Possible variant of Jasmine, meaning 'gift from God'.

Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.

From the fern hill

A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.

Modern combination name, typically meaning 'fashionable' or 'graceful'.

dweller by the ridge meadow

a blend of Brianna and Brooklyn

A modern, original name possibly derived from 'Clester', meaning related to a town or settlement.

Derived from Deandra, meaning 'divine' or 'earth

from the land of the burghers

Clannish or not shy

Referring to the vast bodies of salt water, symbolizing depth and tranquility.

Victory of the people.

A creative spelling of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose'

Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'

Air; lofty; sky

French woman; one who is French.

A modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Joy', meaning happiness or delight.

A modern invented name, often associated with a variant of Caden.

Derived from the Arabic word for 'to shake' or 'to disturb', often used in creative or artistic contexts.

Son of the landowner

Derived from 'grace', representing charm and elegance.